Sophomore Katrina Hagenbuch was chosen for the Renaissance Star award by agriculture teacher Mrs. Tiffany Hoy.

Mrs. Hoy’s quote:

“Katrina inspires me as a teacher because of her enthusiasm to learn and understand subject materials. As an agricultural education student, she serves as a role model for others by jumping right into the action. If it is developing her leadership skills by attending conferences, or challenging herself to get out of her comfort zone and write and present a speech for FFA competition, or helping other members during community service and promotional events; Katrina is right there and a breath of inspiration. Recently she combined her new love of agriculture and the FFA and combined it with her drawing talents to create a one of a kind picture for the FFA banquet and to place into competition this summer at the Huntingdon County Fair. I’m honored to have Katrina in my program and as I said, she inspires me every day to continue to teach and educate the students of Tyrone Area High School.”

Eagle Eye: What do you think about being named Renaissance star:

Katrina Hagenbuch: It shows how much my hard work has paid off this year and proves to people I am good at school.

EE: What is your favorite class this school year? Why?

KH: Ag class because we learn different skills that we don’t learn anywhere else, and art class, because we have fun as a class and get to see other peoples’ talents develop.

EE: Who is your all time favorite teacher? Why?

KH: Mrs. Hoy because she is always giving her time and helping her students, and Mr. Feather because he is extremely easy to get along with and is really hilarious.

EE: What are some goals that you hope to accomplish this school year?

KH: Win an art show award, become an FFA officer, and place at the Envirothon [FFA competition].

EE: What are some of your favorite things about Tyrone School District?

KH: the FFA conferences and competitions, the agriculture program, the art program and the art show.